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San Francisco to Michigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Michigan takes 2d 21h and the fastest train takes 2d 11h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Francisco to Michigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 21h
Duration
2,698 mi
Distance
$1,786
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Michigan train times

Trains run 4 times a week between San Francisco and Michigan. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Michigan at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakQline Detroit2d 22h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakQline Detroit2d 11h • 3 changes
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    Arrives +4 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakQline Detroit3d 8h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakQline Detroit2d 21h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Michigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Michigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,697.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Campus Martius - Southbound via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 12h.

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